Our Services

Development Management

RFF’s Development Management service stream supports clients across regional Western Australia by providing strategic oversight, coordination, and stakeholder engagement to help bring complex development projects to life.

Our team specialises in navigating the critical intersections between land, approvals, policy, culture, and community. Whether you are a government agency, Aboriginal organisation, private developer, or not-for-profit group, RFF ensures your project is clearly scoped, regionally appropriate, and well-managed through every stage of its development.

With strong roots across the Pilbara, Kimberley, and Gascoyne, we bring unmatched regional insight, trusted relationships, and a practical understanding of local opportunities and constraints.

What We Do

Our Development Managers work closely with clients to:

  • Shape and coordinate early-stage project scoping and feasibility

  • Navigate land tenure pathways and coordinate site assembly

  • Manage planning, environmental, heritage, and other regulatory approvals

  • Facilitate stakeholder and Traditional Owner engagement

  • Establish governance structures and project management frameworks

  • Support consultant procurement and coordination

  • Identify risks and inter-agency dependencies early

  • Liaise with funding bodies and support reporting and compliance

  • Prepare strategic communications, stakeholder briefings, and progress updates

A Multi-Disciplinary Advantage

As part of a broader consultancy, RFF offers access to a cross-functional team including:

  • Town Planners with deep regional experience

  • Land Access and Tenure Specialists familiar with complex tenure processes

  • Native Title and Heritage Advisors with trusted relationships and cultural understanding

  • Economists who bring rigorous analysis to project justification, impact assessments, and funding strategies

This integrated team allows us to provide holistic support and deliver regionally appropriate, strategically sound advice at every stage of a project.

Why Choose RFF?

  • Over a decade of continuous experience in Northern WA

  • Long-standing relationships with local governments, Aboriginal organisations, and state agencies

  • Local presence in both metropolitan and regional WA

  • Proven delivery across sectors including housing, education, health, tourism, infrastructure, and Aboriginal economic development

  • A commitment to sustainable, culturally respectful, and community-aligned outcomes

Our Role

We don’t just manage processes — we enable progress. RFF brings clarity, coordination, and strong regional knowledge to ensure your project reaches implementation with the right approvals, relationships, and readiness in place.

Let’s work together to shape projects that deliver real value for regional Western Australia.